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Speed Reading
Read faster and remember more
An intensive, practical one-day course with techniques that have the potential to double or even triple your reading speed while improving comprehension – delivered at your premises, at our venues or live online.
Length1 day
LevelAll levels
FormatsIn-house · Live online · Public
Group sizeUp to 8 per group
About the Speed Reading course
This very intensive one-day course has been designed to teach Speed Reading skills in the shortest possible timescale. It will help you develop techniques that have the potential to double or even triple your reading speed while increasing your comprehension – for both business and study reading. It is a very practical course, and delegates are encouraged to take part fully in all the exercises to gain the maximum benefit.
It pairs well with our Clear Business Writing course, or run it as a live remote class via Microsoft Teams.
- Free training needs analysis before your course
- Tailored with your real workplace scenarios
- Free post-course telephone & email support
Reading Speed
Simple techniques with the potential to double or triple how fast you read.
Comprehension
Improve memory and retention of what you have read.
The Right Technique
Apply different approaches according to each document’s purpose and importance.
Information Overload
Cope with the volume of reading in today’s business environment.
What the day covers
4 modules · tailored to your team on in-house courses
Getting Started2 topics
- What exactly is speed reading?
- Assessing your current reading speed and comprehension
Speed Reading Techniques3 topics
- Overcoming sub-vocalisation
- Using a virtual pacer
- The importance of breaks
Memory and Progress2 topics
- Improving your memory and comprehension skills
- Measuring your improvements
At the end of the course you’ll be able to:5 topics
- Understand and use one simple technique to potentially increase your reading speed by 100 words per minute.
- Develop skills to double or triple your reading speed.
- Improve and increase retention and comprehension of what you have read.
- Apply a variety of techniques according to the purpose and importance of the document.
- Cope with the information overload created in today’s business environment.
Ways to book this course
In-House or Live Online
One-Day Group Course
£795+ VAT
Total group price · One day · up to 8 people
- At your premises, our venues or via Microsoft Teams
- Very practical, with exercises throughout
- Reference materials & certificates
Larger Groups
Tailored Course
Quote
Tailored quote · More than 8 people or several teams · Request a Quote
- Run as one course or several sessions
- At your premises, our venues or via Microsoft Teams
- Reference materials & certificates
The group price is per course for up to 8 attendees, delivered at your premises, at one of our venues or live online. For larger groups we will put together a tailored quote – see our volume discounts.
Who the course is for
Who should attend
Anyone whose role involves reading long documents quickly and with good comprehension – from reports, contracts and proposals to emails and study material.
More than just a training day
Dedicated account managerOne named contact who knows your organisation and your history with us.
Pre-course evaluationFree skills check forms so every delegate lands on the right level.
Course tailoringWe plan and customise closed courses around your roles, systems and files.
CertificatesA Keys Training certificate for every attendee, for training records and ESR.
Management feedbackPost-course feedback reviews so you can see what landed.
Free aftercareTelephone and email support for every delegate after the course.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
Anyone whose role in the workplace involves reading long documents quickly and with good comprehension.
How much faster will I read?
The techniques have the potential to double or even triple your reading speed, and one simple technique alone can potentially add around 100 words per minute – while improving comprehension at the same time. Results depend on practice.
Is the course practical?
Yes. This is a very practical course – delegates take part in exercises throughout the day and measure their reading speed and comprehension at the start and the end.
Where can the course be delivered?
At your premises, at one of our venues or as a live online class via Microsoft Teams – same trainer, same content, same materials.
What if we have more than 8 people?
The group price covers up to 8 attendees. For larger groups or several teams, speak to us and we will put together a tailored quote.
What do attendees receive?
Every attendee receives reference materials and a course completion certificate, and we provide free post-course telephone and email support.
Ready to help your team read faster?
Speak with a training advisor to arrange a Speed Reading course for your team – at your premises, at one of our venues or live online via Microsoft Teams.
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Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.
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